Acetonitrile Anhydrous (DNA Synthesis), Fisher BioReagents

Acetonitrile Anhydrous is commonly used in DNA or peptide synthesis.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

75-05-8

Molecular Formula

C2H3N

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

41.053

InChI Key

WEVYAHXRMPXWCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

methyl cyanide, cyanomethane, ethanenitrile, methanecarbonitrile, ethyl nitrile, methane, cyano, acetonitrile, cyanure de methyl, methylkyanid, mecn

PubChem CID

6342

ChEBI

CHEBI:38472

IUPAC Name

acetonitrile

SMILES

CC#N

Melting Point

-46°C

Absorbance

1 max. at 190nm, 0.15 max. at 195nm, 0.07 max. at 200nm, 0.05 max. at 205nm, 0.04 max. at 210nm, 0.02 max. at 220nm, 0.001 max. at 254nm

Color

Colorless

Decomposition Information

>500°C

Density

0.781g/cm³

Boiling Point

81°C

Quantity

4 L

Packaging

Glass Bottle

Physical Form

Liquid

Refractive Index

1.3405 to 1.3425 (at 25°C)

Assay Percent Range

≥99.9 %

Residue after Evaporation

1.0ppm max.

Titratable Acid

0.008mEq/g max.

Titratable Base

0.0006mEq/g max.

Vapor Pressure

97mbar at 20°C

Viscosity

0.36 cP at 20°C

UN Number

1648

Water

10ppm max.

Formula Weight

41.05

Percent Purity

≥99.9%

Grade

DNA Synthesis

Chemical Name or Material

Acetonitrile

Hazard Statement

DANGER!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Flammable liquid and vapor. Irritating to eyes. May cause skin and respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system effects. Liver and kidney injuries may occur. Use personal protective equipment. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Immediate medical attention is required. Move to fresh air.

NFPA

Health:2
Flammability:3
Instability:0

DOTInformation

DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid

Recommended Storage

RT

SDS

Hazard Statement

DANGER!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Flammable liquid and vapor. Irritating to eyes. May cause skin and respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system effects. Liver and kidney injuries may occur. Use personal protective equipment. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Immediate medical attention is required. Move to fresh air.

NFPA

Health:2
Flammability:3
Instability:0

DOTInformation

DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid

Recommended Storage

RT

SDS